Whitewater, CA: Bighorn Sheep Keep Watch From Above

Posted on Mar 21, 2024 | 2 Comments
Whitewater, CA: Bighorn Sheep Keep Watch From Above

I ventured out to Whitewater Preserve this afternoon to enjoy some sunshine and fresh air. Glad I did as I spotted these bighorn sheep prancing about on the cliffs above the visitor center. In all the visits I’ve made to the preserve I’ve not seen any before.   The preserve apparently has a heathy population […]

“Mountains Majesty” Recognized

Posted on Apr 21, 2023 | No Comments
“Mountains Majesty” Recognized

My panorama image, “Mountains Majesty,” was awarded a first-place ribbon during last night’s Yucaipa Valley Art Association monthly meeting. The image, created from four frames stitched together using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, shows snow-capped San Bernardino Mountains towering over the San Gorgonio Pass in December 2020.

Thank Tank Photo Introduces FirstLight+ Backpacks

Posted on Apr 19, 2023 | No Comments
Thank Tank Photo Introduces FirstLight+ Backpacks

Built for extended days of travel, Think Tank Photo’s new the FirstLight+ backpacks are designed for traveling outdoor photographers. The packs is carry-on compatible, making it easier to get to your destination. The FirstLight’s contoured, 11-point adjustable torso harness fits most men and women. The packs also offer ballistic nylon bottom panels for durability, ample […]

Banning, CA: Boulevard of Blight

Posted on Mar 14, 2022 | No Comments
Banning, CA:  Boulevard of Blight

Blight is a disease that hurts plants and makes their leaves wither. It can also affect neighborhoods. According to Vocabulary.com, Urban blight refers to a part of the city where things are falling apart. Banning certainly seems to have its share of blight, with all the vacant lots mixed with dilapidated residences and shuttered storefronts […]

Palm Springs, CA: Not Sure What All The Fuss Is About

Posted on Jul 5, 2021 | No Comments
Palm Springs, CA: Not Sure What All The Fuss Is About

After a protracted battle, Seward Johnson’s “Forever Marilyn” statue has been installed in front of the Palm Springs Art Museum. Some objected to the placement, thinking the 26-foot-tall aluminum and steel sculpture, depicting a scene from the 1955 comedy, “The Seven-Year Itch,” appears to be flashing the museum to the rear, and a misogynistic objectification […]

Banning, CA: A “Chamber of Commerce” View Following Storm

Posted on Jan 23, 2021 | No Comments
Banning, CA:  A “Chamber of Commerce” View Following Storm

Following a storm a few weeks ago I woke up early to find the mountains flanking the San Gorgonio Pass shrouded in fresh snow. Instead of taking my usual morning walk, I drove up to a turnout on Hwy 243 for an unobstructed view. This image is four frames from a Nikon full-frame DSLR stitched […]

Ventura, CA: A Short Walk On A Long Pier

Posted on Jun 1, 2019 | No Comments
Ventura, CA: A Short Walk On A Long Pier

On Tuesday, after the Memorial Day weekend, I went for a short road Trip to Ventura. I’d driven through the town, en route to Santa Barbara and points north a gazillion times, but never stopped. After a brief walk on California’s longest wooden pier I enjoyed lunch at Beach House Tacos, rumored to serve the […]

Lake Elsinore, CA: Wet Winter Results In Wildflower “Superbloom”

Posted on Feb 27, 2019 | No Comments
Lake Elsinore, CA:  Wet Winter Results In Wildflower “Superbloom”

I ventured down to Walker Canyon in Lake Elsinore to see the wildflowers blooming on the hillsides. Apparently the trails are only open on weekends, creating a mess as visitors traipse around the barriers and among the flowers to photograph themselves, trampling the delicate blooms in the process. Motorists often park along the side of […]